The UK economy expanded by 1.3% in 2025, improving slightly from 1.1% growth in 2024, with all major sectors contributing to the increase. However, the outcome fell short of the government’s 1.5% growth projection and remained modest by historical standards. The economy faced significant headwinds throughout the year, including substantial tax increases, trade tensions linked to US President Donald Trump’s policies, and a major cyberattack targeting the country’s largest car manufacturer. Also, as the year drew to a close, businesses and consumers stayed cautious ahead of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget, despite it refraining from introducing any additional immediate measures.

Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom increased to 1.30 percent in 2025 from 1.10 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom averaged 2.42 percent from 1949 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 8.60 percent in 2021 and a record low of -10.30 percent in 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth. United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on February of 2026.

Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom increased to 1.30 percent in 2025 from 1.10 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom is expected to reach 1.40 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth is projected to trend around 1.50 percent in 2027 and 1.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 1.30 1.10 percent Dec 2025
GDP 3643.83 3369.86 USD Billion Dec 2024
GDP Growth Rate YoY 1.00 1.20 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 705603.00 704973.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Agriculture 4557.00 4574.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Construction 37984.00 37909.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 57116.00 57571.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Mining 6812.00 6840.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Public Administration 33135.00 32976.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Services 514050.00 513240.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP from Transport 22471.00 22369.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.10 0.10 percent Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 137460.00 135737.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Gross National Product 762494.00 748578.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP MoM 0.10 0.20 percent Dec 2025
GDP YoY 0.70 1.20 percent Dec 2025


United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 1.10 8.60 -10.30 1949 - 2025 percent Yearly
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UK Economy Grows 1.3% in 2025
The UK economy expanded by 1.3% in 2025, improving slightly from 1.1% growth in 2024, with all major sectors contributing to the increase. However, the outcome fell short of the government’s 1.5% growth projection and remained modest by historical standards. The economy faced significant headwinds throughout the year, including substantial tax increases, trade tensions linked to US President Donald Trump’s policies, and a major cyberattack targeting the country’s largest car manufacturer. Also, as the year drew to a close, businesses and consumers stayed cautious ahead of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget, despite it refraining from introducing any additional immediate measures.
2026-02-12
UK GDP Grows 0.9% in 2024
The British economy expanded 0.9% in 2024, higher than 0.4% in 2023, led by a 1.3% growth in the services sector, above a 0.4% gain in 2023. On the other hand, construction growth slowed to 0.4% from 2.4% and the production sector shrank 1.7%, extending the 0.9% fall from 2023. Meanwhile, real GDP per head fell by 0.1% in 2024. In its February projections, the Bank of England said it expects the economy to grow 0.7% in 2025.
2025-02-13